Tutorial K-21 Inspirational Stories
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Leon – English As A Second Language
Length: 18mins.
Learning Difficulty:
• Leon is Chinese learning English as a second language.
• School days were much longer in China.
• 4-5 full days a week were spent learning the Chinese language.
• Even though he also learnt English for 5 years in China, he spoke very poorly on arrival.
Support Received:
• Overpopulation, pollution and work prospects were reasons to move from China.
• Leon had an uncle living in Australia and he suggested a move.
• Leon studied English at school and at home, listening to radio and television.
• The Australian Government provided English teachers.
Achievements:
• Leon worked as an accountant in a large bank in China working 12 hours per day.
• In Australian he is now supplying photo frames for retail businesses.
Advice To Other Students:
• Australia has so many opportunities I am fortunate to be living here.
• When life gets a bit hard, find something you like doing. Whether it is running, walking, shouting or relaxing.
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